Fort Wayne Regional Dispatch Center accepting applications for regional dispatcher

FORT WAYNE—The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Regional Dispatcher positions at the Fort Wayne Post-Regional Dispatch Center (RDC2), 5811 Ellison Road.

This RDC covers the eleven counties that comprise the Fort Wayne Post (Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Jay, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley) and the seven counties that comprise the Peru Post (Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash).

The primary responsibilities of a dispatcher are to receive, record, and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and other support services through the use of a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, Records Management System (RMS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other Regional Dispatch Center resources.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, as is the ability to sit in a confined area for extended periods of time. Two years of public safety communications experience are preferred.

Pay starts at $47,320 per year, and may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and accrued time off. 

*Applications are only accepted electronically via the ISP online portal. The deadline for application submission is March 23, 2025. 

For more information on this position and to apply online, go to https://www.in.gov/isp/3627.htm (Indiana State Police-Career Opportunities-Civilian Opportunities).